Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik reports that the June 26, 2025, Fannin County Grand Jury returned a sealed indictment against Krystal Kay Wilson, 31, of Bonham for Theft Over $150K Less Than $300K by Public Servant.

The Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge (FoH) is sponsoring the "Adopt a Goose" fundraiser to help offset budget constraints of the refuge and purchase the wheat seed needed to plant the fields. Please consider supporting our effort with your generous donation.

The Bonham Police Department is partnering with Fannin County, TX Toys for Tots this July to ensure that every child in Fannin County has a special gift to open this Christmas season. We are kicking the season off early with a "Cram the Cruiser" event which will start on Tuesday, July 1 and continue through Thursday, July 31. We will have a Bonham Police Cruiser with designated event signage parked in front of Bonham City Hall located at 514 Chestnut St. Bonham, TX 75418 the entire month of July. We are asking the community to "Cram the Cruiser" with unwrapped toys.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 01, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 6/30/2025.

Texans will soon experience a more streamlined process for receiving metal license plates when they purchase a car from a dealer, thanks to a new state law. Under House Bill 718, passed by the 88th Legislature in 2023, starting July 1, 2025, motor vehicle dealers will begin issuing metal license plates directly to buyers of new and used vehicles.

5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse

The Verne Cooper Foundation has generously awarded an educational grant to the Fannin Literacy Council.

Ham radio operators from the Fannin County Amateur Radio Club in Fannin County will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from noon on Saturday until noon on Sunday, June 28 – 29. The event is ARRL Field Day (www.arrl.org/field-day), an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933 by ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio in the United States.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting June 30, 2025.

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club (RRVARC) will have ham radio operators demonstrating the ability to operate in the field in a national demonstration of emergency communication preparedness.

The Bonham All School Reunion is slated to kick off Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29, 2025. This is the first one since 2015 as 2020 was not held due to COVID. According to the Bonhi All School Reunion board, over 600-700 former students and graduates are expected for the festivities. Everyone who attended Bonham High School is invited to join in the weekend events that bring many graduates and former students to Bonham.

Ryan Henderson, who has led the City of Anna with steadfast dedication and humility, will leave the organization as City Manager, effective Oct. 24, 2025.

Due to power outage and reduced system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental equality has required the Gober MUD, 0740024, public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc).

Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik reports that the Fannin County Grand Jury returned indictments as shown below.

A meeting was held this week regarding a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) that is eyeing property north of Bonham on Rec. Road 3, near the city's water supply, Lake Bonham. The property abuts the 5,000-foot buffer zone that encompasses Bois d'Arc Lake. This proposed project is expected to be before Fannin County Commissioners Court in July or August. The Bess near Savoy is 99% complete and a third BESS has been considering a location south of Bonham on County Road 4200.

The Denison Development Alliance will meet in a regular session beginning Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the conference room at the Denison Development Alliance, 115 North Rusk Ave., Denison, TX 75020.

McKinney residents affirmed their satisfaction with city services and quality of life in the latest citizen survey, with strong ratings that place the city above national benchmarks in several key areas. The survey, conducted earlier this year, highlights McKinney’s continued success in building a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community.

9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

As part of First United Bank's Health & Wellness Pillar, we are hosting a free CPR certification class, open to the public.

Curbside debris pickup will begin the morning of Monday, June 23 in the highlighted area of the map in the graphic. The grapple truck will work east of Center Street starting at Russell Avenue, moving south to Highway 56. Progress will be dependent on the amount of debris and accessibility. PLEASE keep cars off the road and place your green debris away from utilities, poles and mailboxes.

Community National Bank & Trust of Texas is proud to announce the successful acquisition of CapTex Bank, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s ongoing growth and commitment to community-focused banking. The acquisition has expanded CNB&T’s growing footprint, now totaling 18 branches across Texas after the addition of five well-established locations in Fort Worth, Bonham, Leonard, Melissa, and Trenton.

United Flyball League International will be back at the Multipurpose Complex June 21-22, with dog relay teams from Oklahoma and Texas competing, including four of the fastest teams in North America. Competition begins at 8:00 a.m. and goes all day Saturday and Sunday.

Here's a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains counties for the week starting June 23, 2025.

The Gober Community Club is announcing their third annual Gober Community BBQ will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Gober Community Center located at 4640 FM 68, Gober, TX 75443.

Multiple defendants have been sentenced to federal prison for their role in an elaborate fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Vertex Ranch owners Jesse and Mary Matlock are proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Fannin County.

Four Fannin County residents addressed Fannin County Commissioners Court to ask Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham to resign due to his prominent role in the six indictments that were dismissed in the courthouse restoration case. The entire situation was apparently manufactured by a retired district judge who has already been admonished by the state for conduct and a retired Fannin County DA, both of whom suspiciously retired after setting this fiasco in motion.

This year would have been Audie Murphy's 100th birthday. Join us for a special celebration on Saturday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. as actor Duffy Hudson performs his one man Audie Murphy show at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. There will be free admission for this event and a hot dog dinner will be served thirty minutes prior to the performance.

The McKinney City Council approved a resolution on June 17 to accept a $7,000,000 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), paving the way for important safety upgrades for Taxiway A at McKinney National Airport (TKI).

The City of Bonham has planned for green debris to be picked up curbside the week of June 23, 2025. This gives residents the opportunity to collect trees, limbs and vegetative debris and place them near the edge of their property. It must not be near any utility service (gas meters, water meters, utility poles) mailboxes, and should not be in the street or roadway.

This Declaration continuing a local state of disaster shall be effective for thirty (30) days on and from its date of issuance, provided however that this declaration may be terminated before the expiration of thirty days by subsequent order of the Mayor, and may be continued or renewed beyond thirty days from its date of issuance only with the consent of the City Council of the City of Bonham, Texas.

Volunteers with Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief (SBTC Disaster Relief) are helping residents in Bonham following the June 8 storm damage.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

A 20-year political vendetta apparently spearheaded by Lauri Blake, a former district judge who was recently admonished by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, and Richard Glaser, a former DA in Fannin County, may finally be over now that Dallas DA John Creuzot has filed a motion to dismiss the final four criminal indictments in the Fannin County Courthouse restoration case due to insufficient evidence.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, June 16, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following items.

On June 16, at 8:00 p.m. the westbound SH-91 traffic will be detoured onto the new pavement and will be able to continue on the southbound frontage road or access the entrance ramp to southbound US 75.

In response to the recent tornado and extended power outages in Fannin County, the North Texas Food Bank is partnering with Feeding Fannin to host a special mobile pantry distribution to support families facing food insecurity—whether due to physical storm damage or spoiled groceries caused by power loss. This distribution will occur Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. (or while supplies last) at the Multipurpose Complex located at 700 FM 87, Bonham TX 75418.

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.